2:49 PM,
Jun. 17, 2013

Research indicates that alcohol, in moderation, may well be good for your health.

Written by

Richard Feldman

Probably so, as reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association. But it's not a slam dunk. The decision to drink alcohol for health should be considered carefully because, when used in excess, it is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality.

Despite the potential dangers, there is a substantial body of evidence that shows that modest to moderate drinkers have a decreased risk of coronary artery disease compared to non-drinkers. Drinking at medically recommended amounts is usually defined as one drink per day in women (a glass of ...